PART V
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION
TITLE
K
Proposal Content
L
Cost Information
M
Submission of Proposal
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Engineering and Environmental Services for the
VRE Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion
Virginia Railway Express
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SECTION K
PROPOSAL CONTENT
K.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A.
The requirements included in this Section are purposely established to facilitate
an objective, timely and efficient evaluation by VRE. The Offeror is advised to
ensure that their Proposal is in compliance with all such requirements.
B.
Proposals shall include all of the requirements requested in this RFP. Failure to
include all the information requested may adversely affect the evaluation.
Noncompliance with the RFP requirements will affect the evaluation of the
Offeror’s technical and/or past performance and may be grounds to eliminate the
Proposal from consideration.
C.
Offerors are advised their Proposal represents their firm or team’s best efforts and
most complete responses to this solicitation. Assurance of experience, capability,
and qualifications that clearly demonstrate and support the Offeror’s claim are
essential. The absence of such evidence will adversely influence evaluation of the
Proposal.
D.
Offerors are to submit Proposals that present the Offeror’s qualifications and
understanding of the overall work to be performed.
E.
Proposals must provide a clear and concise response to the requirements of the
solicitation.
F.
The Offeror’s submission of a Proposal represents their firm will comply with all
the requirements specified in this RFP.
G.
Offerors must submit the required information identified in this Section as a
complete Proposal package. Information in addition to that requested below will
not be considered in evaluating the Proposal and shall not be provided.
Incomplete Proposals may cause the Proposal to be deemed non-responsive.
H.
Offerors are to submit Proposals that present the Offeror’s qualifications and
understanding of the overall work to be performed. Offerors are directed to
SECTION N.3 – EVALUATION CRITERIA and shall respond to each factor
in detail so VRE may properly evaluate the Offeror’s capabilities to perform the
work described in this RFP.
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I.
The Proposal must be submitted in a binder separated with the respective
numbered and titled tabs and include all written documentation outlined below:
TAB 1
Table of Contents: Furnish a table of contents to delineate all the
sections of the Proposal package.
TAB 2
Title Page: Furnish the name and address of the firm, local address,
if any; name, title, address, email address, telephone and fax numbers
of the contact person and the company officer responsible for
ascertaining the correctness of the Proposal.
TAB 3
Transmittal Letter (Maximum 2 pages): Submit a transmittal
letter dated and signed by the firm’s officer authorized to bind the
firm(s) or entity in a Contract. Failure to manually sign the letter may
disqualify the Proposal. The following information shall be provided
in the transmittal letter:
TAB 4
a.
Type and size of business;
b.
Years of operation; and
c.
Description of the firm (or other structure in the case of a
partnership or joint venture), and relevance of services to this
RFP.
Overall Project Approach and Management Plan: Furnish a clear
and concise summary of the proposed project approach to properly
perform the work outlined in the Scope of Services to include the
following:
a.
Understanding of the project scope, technical requirements
and VRE’s needs;
b.
A schedule of milestones identifying the critical path and
work breakdown structure;
c.
An organizational chart including identification of the
proposed team for each project task, including the task
leader and key personnel, definition of the responsibilities
of all personnel thereon, and firm name;
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TAB 5
d.
List of personnel, positions, titles of each individual that
will participate or may participate in the project, as well as
the role they will serve;
e.
Project role(s) that will be filled by the Prime Consultant and
Subconsultant(s), if applicable; and
f.
Methods and procedures proposed for quality
assurance/control of the services provided and project
deliverables.
Capability and Expertise of the Proposed Firm(s) (Maximum 3
pages) and (Maximum 10 pages for Project Sheets): Describe in
concise detail the capability, expertise and past performance of the
Offeror and proposed Subconsultant(s), if applicable, to include the
following:
a.
Familiarity with evaluating parking demand in a mixed-use,
transit oriented development;
b.
Experience performing planning and engineering services for
surface and structured parking, to include innovative designs
and solutions to serve transit and economic development, as
well as pedestrian bridges and tunnels;
c.
Knowledge of and relevant experience with Federal, State and
Local laws, regulations, policies and guidance applicable to
performing environmental analysis and design for surface and
structured parking, as well as pedestrian bridges and tunnels;
d.
Ability to develop comprehensive cost estimates and funding
plans for public parking facilities that serve transit and
economic development; and
e.
Evidence of relevant experience citations within the last five
(5) years only, to include title of project, location (city and
state) and dates. Project sheets shall be one (1) page per
project.
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TAB 6
Knowledge and Qualifications of the Proposed Project Manager
(Maximum 2 pages excluding resume): Complete the form in
EXHIBIT T.1 – RESUME SUMMARY FOR PROPOSED
KEY PERSONNEL included herein and furnish a summary of the
knowledge and qualifications of the proposed Project Manager to
perform the work described in the Scope of Services to include the
following:
a.
Evidence of a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a
project management role on similar projects. The experience
may have been performed by the proposed Project Manager
with the offering firm or other firms (identify);
b.
Familiarity with evaluating parking demand in a mixed-use,
transit oriented development;
c.
Experience managing planning and engineering services for
surface and structured parking, to include innovative designs
and solutions to serve transit and economic development, as
well as pedestrian bridges and tunnels;
d.
Knowledge of and relevant experience with Federal, State
and Local laws, regulations, policies and guidance applicable
to performing environmental analysis and design for surface
and structured parking, as well as pedestrian bridges and
tunnels;
e.
Ability to develop comprehensive cost estimates and funding
plans for public parking facilities that serve transit and
economic development;
f.
Evidence of relevant experience citations within the last five
(5) years only, to include the following:
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Title of the project, location (City, State), and dates
which the individual performed work on the project;
2.
Individual’s title/role and responsibilities on the project
and firm; and
3.
Notable accomplishments of the individual on the
project.
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TAB 7
TAB 8
Knowledge and Qualifications of the Proposed Key Personnel
(Maximum 2 pages excluding resume): Complete the form in
EXHIBIT T.1 – RESUME SUMMARY FOR PROPOSED
KEY PERSONNEL included herein and furnish a summary of the
knowledge and qualifications of the proposed task managers and key
personnel to perform the work described in the Scope of Services to
include the following where relevant:
a.
Familiarity with evaluating parking demand in a mixed-use,
transit oriented development;
b.
Experience performing planning and engineering services for
surface and structured parking, to include innovative designs
and solutions to serve transit and economic development, as
well as pedestrian bridges and tunnels;
c.
Knowledge of and relevant experience with Federal, State and
Local laws, regulations, policies and guidance applicable to
performing environmental analysis and design for surface and
structured parking, as well as pedestrian bridges and tunnels;
and
d.
Ability to develop comprehensive cost estimates and funding
plans for public parking facilities that serve transit and
economic development.
References (Past and Present Experience): Identify three (3)
clients for whom comparable work has been done by the Prime
Consultant in the past five (5) years or is currently being
performed; complete the form in EXHIBIT T.2 – REFERENCES
included herein. If applicable, the following information must be
provided:
a.
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Information on contracts performed by each of the Offeror’s
Subconsultants that are considered most relevant in
demonstrating their ability to support the Offeror in the
effort, including rationale supporting the Offeror’s assertion
of relevance. At VRE’s direction, any proposed
Subconsultant(s) identified by the Offeror may be contacted
for the purposes of determining the responsibility of the
Offeror.
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b.
TAB 9
A list of contracts for the Prime Consultant and all
Subconsultants within the past five (5) years, if any, on
which failure to complete the work within the specified time
frame resulted either in the assessment of liquidated
damages, penalties or contract termination.
Subconsultants: Identify any Subconsultants and the type of work
anticipated to be performed on the Contract; complete the form in
EXHIBIT T.3 – SUBCONSULTANTS included herein.
a.
During the Contract performance, ALL Subconsultants shall
be approved in advance by VRE. VRE reserves the right to
request from the Offeror during the solicitation process and
any time during Contract performance, additional information
about a Subconsultant proposed by the Offeror/Consultant, that
VRE deems necessary to evaluate the qualifications for the
Subconsultant.
b.
The Offeror shall ensure lower-tier Subconsultants in support
of this solicitation are in compliance with the certifications
included herein, including the insurance coverage described in
this solicitation and all requirements to Federal and State
procurement regulations referenced herein.
TAB 10
Exceptions to the Solicitation: State whether the Scope of
Work/Services and/or Technical Specifications, Special Terms and
Conditions, and General Terms and Conditions are accepted as
presented in this solicitation or if exceptions are taken; identify
exceptions taken to the solicitation; provide rationale in support of
the exception and fully explain its impact, if any, on the
performance, schedule, cost, and specific requirements of the
solicitation; and relate each exception specifically to each
section/paragraph and/or specific part of the solicitation to which
the exception is taken. If no exceptions are taken to the
solicitation, the Offeror shall so state.
TAB 11
Acknowledge Receipt of Addenda Issued: Include a signed
acknowledgement of receipt of all addenda issued to this
solicitation.
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TAB 12
Representations and Certifications: Complete and sign the forms
in
ATTACHMENT
U.3
–
REPRESENTATIONS,
CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF
OFFERORS/BIDDERS included herein.
TAB 13
Financial Statements: Submit one (1) CD/DVD or USB memory
device, containing one (1) continuous electronic copy of the
financial statements in PDF format, separate from the
Proposal CD/DVD or USB memory device. The electronic copy
shall be labeled appropriately with the RFP number and title,
firm’s name and date. A hard copy is not required.
1.
Offerors shall furnish complete financial statements for the
current fiscal year (interim statements are acceptable) and the
past two (2) years. The financial statements shall include the
following:
a. Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
b. Results of Operation (Income Statement)
c. Statement of Cash Flow (if available)
d. Statement of Current and Retained Earnings
2.
These statements (a through d) shall be certified indicating
disclosure of all facts that could impair or affect the
statements presented.
3.
The term “certified” is defined to mean that an officer of the
corporation includes a statement that the financial statements
fairly present the financial position of the Offeror. The term
“officer” is defined to mean the President, Chief Financial
Officer, or Treasurer. Audited financial statements with the
auditor’s opinion meet this requirement. Audited statements
must be submitted, if available.
4.
The certified statement provided with the financial statements
must read as follows:
“The financial information provided is correct to the best of
my understanding.”
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5.
If audited financial statements are not available, the above
statement shall also note the following:
“No audited statements are available for the periods
reported in the accompanying information.”
6.
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VRE reserves the right to request additional financial
information as may be required to determine the Offeror’s
financial responsibility. If required, a formal request shall be
made by VRE to the Offeror.
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SECTION L
COST INFORMATION
L.1
NON-BINDING COST ESTIMATE (BOUND SEPARATELY AND SUBMITTED
UPON REQUEST BY VRE)
A.
Cost Proposals must not be submitted with the Technical Proposal for this
professional services Contract. A separate Non-Binding Cost Estimate will be
requested from the highest-ranked firm to be submitted following evaluation of the
Technical Proposal(s) by VRE. See EXHIBIT T.5 – NON-BINDING COST
ESTIMATE.
B.
The Non-Binding Cost Estimate shall include:
1.
Tasks to be performed;
2.
Name, title of person, role and firm name, by task;
3.
Hourly billing rates for each person; and
4.
Direct and indirect costs anticipated in itemized detail (include on a separate
tabulation sheet).
C.
All cost estimate data shall be quoted in U.S. Dollars.
D.
Unless indicated otherwise, the Offeror’s prices shall be inclusive of all costs for
labor, overhead and profit. Overhead shall include all taxes, fees, insurances, etc.
Direct costs such as materials, printing and transportation, in addition to any other
items necessary to complete the work in conformance with the Contract and to the
satisfaction of VRE shall be called out separately as direct costs. Extra charges will
not be allowed without approval of the VRE Project Manager.
E.
No erasures or other handwritten changes may appear on the Non-Binding Cost
Estimate.
F.
The Non-Binding Cost Estimate must be signed in ink.
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SECTION M
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
M.1
M.2
PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION
A.
Binding: The Proposal shall be in a loose-leaf, three-ring binder. Elaborate
format and binding are neither necessary nor desirable. All binders must be capable
of lying flat when opened.
B.
Cover: The covers must be titled “Technical Proposal” and clearly identify the
Offeror’s name, RFP number, RFP title and copy number (e.g. copy 1 of 4). The
original shall be conspicuously marked “ORIGINAL” and the copies shall be
conspicuously marked “COPY.”
C.
Tabs: Tabs must be included in the original binder and each copy and identified
by the respective numbers and titles as outlined in SECTION K – PROPOSAL
CONTENT.
PROPOSAL FORMAT
A.
Text: The Proposal must be typed. Type size must not be smaller than Microsoft
Word Times New Roman 11 point font, normal proportional spacing. Text lines
must be single-spaced.
B.
Page: A page shall be:
1.
8-1/2” x 11” sheet of paper (minimum of ½” margins);
2.
11” x 17” sheet of paper for a foldout only such as illustrations, charts,
appendices, graphs, drawings, photographs, diagrams and tables and shall
count towards one (1) page;
3.
Printed on one-side only; and
4.
White or ivory stock background color.
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M.3
HARD COPY
Offerors shall submit one (1) signed original and four (4) copies of the Proposal
in a sealed package.
M.4
ELECTRONIC COPY
Offerors shall submit two (2) CDs/DVDs or USB memory devices, each
containing one (1) continuous electronic copy of the “Technical Proposal”
package in PDF format. Each electronic copy shall be labeled appropriately with
the RFP number and title, firm’s name and date.
M.5
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL PACKAGE
A.
The “Technical Proposal” shall be clearly marked in a sealed package.
B.
It is imperative the label shown below is filled in and pasted on the lower left
corner of the sealed package conspicuously identified.
SEALED PROPOSAL
IN RESPONSE TO:
RFP No.: 016-016
Title: Engineering and Environmental Services for the
VRE Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion
Proposals Due Date:
Name of Offeror:
C.
Failure to properly identify the Proposal package may result in the premature
opening of or a failure to open such Proposal, which may result in the
disqualification of the Proposal.
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M.6
HAND DELIVERY OR MAILING OF PROPOSALS
A.
Offerors shall deliver or mail Proposals to:
Gerri Hill
Manager of Purchasing and Contract Administration
Virginia Railway Express
1500 King Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
M.7
B.
A Proposal may be mailed, delivered by private courier, express mail or delivered
in person to VRE in Alexandria, VA prior to the Proposal closing date and time,
between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. EST, Monday through Friday, on days that
VRE service is operated.
C.
It is the responsibility of the Offeror to assure that its Proposal is delivered to the
place designated for receipt of Proposals on or before the day and time set for receipt
of Proposals.
D.
Proposals will be time stamped by VRE’s official time clock at the receptionist’s
desk in the foyer.
E.
Electronic, facsimile or verbal Proposals shall not be accepted.
F.
Proposals shall be kept unopened until after the closing date and time.
PROPOSALS DUE (CLOSING DATE)
Proposals must be received by VRE at 2:00 P.M. EST on the date specified in
SECTION B – PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE of this RFP. Proposals received
after the Proposal closing date and time will not be considered.
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